North Chicago, IL population by race
The table below shows North Chicago's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,757 | 41.30% |
| Black or African American | 7,908 | 25.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 465 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 1,600 | 5.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 3,809 | 12.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,332 | 14.02% |
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North Chicago population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; North Chicago has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that North Chicago's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of North Chicago population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 41.30% are white, 25.60% are Black or African American, 1.51% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.18% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 12.33% are some other race and 14.02% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
North Chicago, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in North Chicago is White with a population of 12,757 (41.30% of the total population).
North Chicago 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in North Chicago is White with a population of 12,757 (41.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,332 (14.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of North Chicago, IL
By ethnicity, 11,095 (35.92% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 19,795 (64.08% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in North Chicago, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,120 (46.07% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
North Chicago, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of North Chicago's Non-Hispanic population.
North Chicago Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,120 | 46.07% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,526 | 38.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 77 | 0.39% |
| Asian alone | 1,600 | 8.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 19 | 0.10% |
| Some other race alone | 68 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,385 | 7.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in North Chicago, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8,618 (77.67% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
North Chicago, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of North Chicago's Hispanic population.
North Chicago Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8,618 | 77.67% |
| Puerto Rican | 815 | 7.35% |
| Cuban | 138 | 1.24% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,524 | 13.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of North Chicago, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 35.92% of North Chicago population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in North Chicago, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8,618 (77.67% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does North Chicago, IL have?
North Chicago, IL has 7,908 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 25.60% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in North Chicago is Black.
What is the largest minority group in North Chicago, IL?
With 64.08% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in North Chicago.
That being said, with a 25.60% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in North Chicago.
What is the majority race in North Chicago, IL?
With a population of 12,757 (41.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in North Chicago.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in North Chicago, with 25.60% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
